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Where can I get information on participating in an Archaeological dig?

Thanks for reading. I've wanted to participate in an Archeological dig since college after taking two classes on the subject. Any suggestions on where/how I could get involved with a dig as an amateur? Preferably somewhere warm of course.

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This site will give you a place to click on sites available for archaeological digs. The Smithsonian Institution Magazine often lists some possibilities as well.
Here: www.ipfw.edu/archsurv/news.html
When you search the AIA look at the listings carefully: many are commercial ventures which want you to pay a fair amount for the 'privilage' of digging with them (rather than a university project which needs volunteers). Even if you have no experience, there are better options (trust me on that).
Check okorder Field schools are generally very open to volunteers. Also see if the state you live in has an archaeological society. The one in Kansas is great. They hold a dig/field school every summer, mostly made up of amateurs.
Im a history grad and my prof. told me a few years back that if I ever wanted to go to Rome I could help with a dig. So, I would recommend that you speak to a prof. at a college near you or the one you went to. They are very open and love to help. If you have a major in something close to archaelogy or history, thats even better.

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